DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang is set to file a defamation suit against ex-minister Annuar Musa, following the latter’s claim linking the former to the deadly racial riots of May 13, 1969.
Lim’s (above, left) counsel Sangeet Kaur Deo this morning confirmed this action after Annuar’s legal team responded on July 21 to her client’s letter of demand.
“We have received his (Annuar’s) reply and I have instructions to file (the defamation suit in the civil court),” the lawyer told Malaysiakini.
When reached out by this news portal, Annuar’s counsel Rosli Dahlan indicated that “we will defend accordingly”.
In the July 21 letter issued by his counsel from Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership, Annuar (above, right) insisted that his speech on July 6 was “based on facts, valid and justifiable, and not malicious or defamatory”.
“In the premises, all the allegations in your letter are denied.
“We are instructed to inform you that if your client decides to file any legal action, we have instructions to accept service of process and our client will vigorously defend the same. All our client’s rights are expressly reserved,” read the letter.
On July 10, Lim through his legal team served a letter of demand to Annuar - now a PAS member - over allegations linking the former to the deadly racial riots.
In the letter, Lim demanded a retraction of Annuar’s allegedly defamatory remarks, an apology, and a sum of damages, to be complied with within 14 days from the date of the letter.
Through the legal letter, the DAP veteran added that he reserves his right to file a legal action in the event that Annuar fails to comply with his demands. - Mkini
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